July, 2007
June 4, 2007The Moran City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 4, 2007. Mayor Phillip Merkel called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Councilmembers present were Mike Holman, Jerry Jackman, James Mueller, Warren Johnson, and Chryll Ginn. Also present were Bret Heim, City Attorney; Shane Smith, Police Chief; Lori Evans, City Clerk; and Mike Stodgell, City Superintendent. Steve Crume, Lawrence Herrmann, Joe Jefferis, Kem Colgin, and Bill Birnel were visitors attending the meeting. Councilmember Johnson moved to approve the June 2007 consent agenda consisting of: May 2007 regular Council meeting minutes, June 2007 pay ordinance totaling $65,797.81 with a correction to fund allocation on check 18299, and corporate resolution for purchase of a $30,000.00 certificate of deposit (CD) to replace a CD maturing June 14, 2007. Mueller seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.
VISITORSJoe Jefferis informed the Council that a group of area residents had organized a poker run as a fundraiser for the Zibung family and planned to stop at Playmor bar as their final stop. He asked what regulations the City might have regarding their stop at Playmor. Bret Heim advised that all open container purchased inside the facility must remain in the facility. Only unopened containers purchased from the facility could be brought outside. The Council informed Joe that the individual participants would be responsible for their own actions.Lawrence Herrmann spoke with the Council about the property condition of some of the older homes in town. He suggested the Council consider asking for clear title on properties the City condemns rather than assessing the demolition costs to landowners. The Council thanked Mr. Herrmann for his suggestion and said they have discussed taking this approach with future property condemnations. Kem Colgin asked the Council if the City would allow the construction of a temporary beer garden at the Landmark for Moran Days. The Council expressed their concern with restricted access to any beer garden and suggested Kem submit a written plan for the Council’s review. No action was taken.
OLD BUSINESSWestar Update – The topic was tabled until later in the meeting.Water Sample Testing for South 59 Water District – Bret Heim said Jeff Johnson had not contacted him to confirm what services the South 59 Water District needed from the City but should have the information for the July Council meeting. Westar Update – Mr. Birnel reviewed a spreadsheet showing the City’s actual kWH usage for 2006 and a second spreadsheet showing this actual usage billed at the rates forecast with the new agreement. The Council asked if the agreement term of 20 years could be shortened, Mr. Birnel said Westar was firm on requesting a 20 year agreement. Mr. Birnel noted the substantial increase in rates between 2008 and 2013 reflected proposed improvements to Westar’s operations and the actual improvements costs may be less than forecast. The Council discussed the possible need to change the City’s meter reading and billing dates to be in line with Westar reading dates. Attorney Heim reviewed a few concerns regarding the draft agreement and Mr. Birnel said he would send Bret the final agreement within a week or two for his review. The Council will review the final agreement at the July meeting. Purchase of Playground Equipment for City Park – Topic was tabled until the July Council meeting. Code Book Revisions – Topic was tabled until the July Council meeting. Water Project Update – Shawn Turner sent an e-mail stating the water line survey was complete and that he would contact Superintendent Stodgell later in the week to schedule a time to meet regarding the project. Wholesale Customer Disconnects/PWWS No. 5 – The Council directed a letter be sent to the President of the Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. 5 and Daryl Drake as the City’s local representative as the City received no response from PWWS5 concerning water disconnects. Municipal Court Software – Topic was tabled until later in the meeting. Storm Shelters – Topic was tabled until the July Council meeting. NEW BUSINESSResolution 2007-02 for 2007 GAAP Waiver – Councilmember Mueller moved to adopt Resolution 2007-02. Ginn seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.Special Meeting for 2008 Budget– Councilmember Ginn moved the Clerk schedule the special budget meeting for July 9th or July 16th. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Municipal Court Software – Clerk Evans informed the Council that a second license from Jayhawk software would be an additional $500.00, which would bring the quote price to $1750.00. Councilmember Mueller moved to approve the purchase of the software with the second license. Ginn seconded the motion, motioned passed with all approving.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTSFire Chief – Nothing to report.Police Chief – Chief Smith informed the Council that he had issued citations to all dog owners who hadn’t provided proof of current rabies vaccination and purchased dog tags for the year. He also noted some improvements to the property at 115 W. Hill and said he would continue to monitor improvements to the property. Chief Smith asked for Council approval to attend training sponsored by the Kansas Narcotic Officers Association at Pittsburg State University June 18, 19, and 20. Councilmember Mueller moved to approve the training requested, Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Superintendent – Superintendent Stodgell submitted the following activity report for the month of May 2007:
Superintendent Stodgell asked the Council what they would like done with the 1986 Ford utility truck. The Council agreed to advertise the truck for sale by sealed bids. Bids will be opened at the July 2nd meeting. Stodgell informed the Council that it would cost approximately $2,300.00 per mile to used washed rock to chip and seal the City streets. With 13 blocks to chip and seal the total cost for rock alone would be close to $30,000.00. Stodgell also noted Bill King, Allen County Public Works Director, had said that he would like to split the street chip and seal into two projects this year. No action was taken. City Clerk – Clerk Evans reported income for the month of May 2007 as follows:
Clerk Evans relayed a request from customers that the City consider offering an automatic bank withdrawal option for payment of utility bills. She also noted City employees have inquired about the possibility of direct deposit of payroll checks. Evans said it would cost $27.00 to $35.00 per month for the City to offer the automatic bank withdrawal option to customers and direct deposit of payroll checks for employees. The Council took no action on the topic. The Council asked the Clerk to place the topic of utility meter reading dates and bill due dates on the July agenda. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Ginn moved the meeting adjourn at 11:20 PM. With Mueller seconding the motion, motion passed with unanimous approval.
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